2004 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
