2007 BMW 523 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 523 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |