2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 685 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 233 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |