2007 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 790 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
