1981 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1981 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 525 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
