2005 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |