1992 BMW 520 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1992 BMW 520.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 520 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
