1997 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 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 310 kg more than 1997 BMW 730.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 730. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 730 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
