2011 BMW X6 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 715 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.
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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW X6 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 779 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2370 mm |