1951 BMW 340 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1951 BMW 340. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 BMW 340. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 BMW 340 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 340 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
