2007 BMW 645 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 BMW 645.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 645 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 645 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2370 mm |
