1990 BMW Z1 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW Z1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z1 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
