1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 690 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |