1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3.3. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 BMW 3.3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3.3. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 3.3 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
