2004 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 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 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 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 25 kg more than 2004 BMW 745.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
