2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible 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 50 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Convertible | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
