1973 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Touring | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |