2008 BMW 118 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 118 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
