1978 BMW B7 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | B7 | Serie II |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 158 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |