1987 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 750 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
