2005 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 21.2:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |