2010 BMW M6 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2370 mm |
