1986 BMW 735 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 862 kg more than 1986 BMW 735. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 BMW 735. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 735 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
