2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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 895 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 57 L |