1968 BMW 2002 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1682 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 BMW 2002. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2002 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 2002 | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |