1994 BMW M5 vs. 1978 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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.
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1994 BMW M5 | 1978 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M5 | Serie III |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |