1998 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 320 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
