1988 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1988 BMW 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 525 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
