1991 BMW 518 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 BMW 518. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 518 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 518 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
