1987 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1987 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 628 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
