2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 135. 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 135 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 53 L |