2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | 640 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
