1990 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 30 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW 520. 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 520 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 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 |
