1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Land Rover Defender | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 6 series |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 651 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2968 mm |