2003 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 BMW 520.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |