2008 BMW 528 vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 528 (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
