2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4. 2006 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | Z4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |