1976 BMW 630 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
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1976 BMW 630 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 630 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | (:1): 9. |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |