1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Touring | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
