1996 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
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1996 BMW 740 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 740 | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |