2009 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 14 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
