2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |