1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Discovery | 328 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |