1990 BMW 316 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

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1990 BMW 316 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 316 Range Rover Sport
Year Released 1990 2013
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 100 HP 503 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 625 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 (:1): 9.
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 2590 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2158 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1784 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2745 mm