1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | 740 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3211 mm |
