2005 BMW 740 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |
