2011 BMW 328 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 9 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 BMW 328.
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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 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:
| 2011 BMW 328 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2370 mm |
