2007 BMW 328 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 431 kg more than 2007 BMW 328.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1946 kg |
