1998 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
