2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |