1979 BMW 728 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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 1979 BMW 728. 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 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
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1979 BMW 728 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 728 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2745 mm |