2003 BMW X3 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 BMW X3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
