2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 8 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 BMW X6 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. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |
