1992 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1992 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 740 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
