2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 6 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 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 935 kg more than 2010 BMW 128.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 128. 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 (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 128 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |
