1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo.

Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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