1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Serie II | X5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2933 mm |
