1979 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 628 | LR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |