1975 BMW Coupe vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 BMW Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 BMW Coupe | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Coupe | Discovery |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |