2009 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
