1978 BMW 628 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 628 | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |