1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1996 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 X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | X5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2934 mm |