2007 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
