1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 840 kg more than 1988 BMW Z1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW Z1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z1 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
