1994 BMW 518 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 518 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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 518 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |