1989 BMW 750 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 276 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 750 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 88 L |
