1992 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 540 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2878 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 104 L |
