1989 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
