1972 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 520 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
