2008 BMW X3 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
