2002 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
