1987 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 61 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1987 BMW 628.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 628 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
