2003 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 317 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 645 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |