2008 BMW X3 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
