2007 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
