2007 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 696 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 180 L |