1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 868 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 5.8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 BMW 5.8 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 5.8 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 401 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |