1996 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
