2002 BMW 332 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 291 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 332 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |