1981 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 BMW 745 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 745 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |