2004 BMW X5 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 BMW X5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
