2008 BMW 630 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 630 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2370 mm |
