1994 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 922 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1994 BMW M5 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M5 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |