2001 BMW M3 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 745 kg more than 2001 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
