1997 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1981 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1981 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1981 Land Rover Serie III | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Serie III |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
