1981 BMW 745 vs. 1980 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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.
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1981 BMW 745 | 1980 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 745 | Serie III |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |