1999 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |