2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 515 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
