1971 BMW 3 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |