1979 BMW 725 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 BMW 725. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 725 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
