2008 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |