2006 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3955 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
