1995 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 567 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 525 | Defender |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |