2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
