2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 325. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 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.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 325 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |