1974 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1974 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2013 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1974 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1974 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Land Rover Serie III | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Serie III | X5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2933 mm |