2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 167 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |