2005 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 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. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |