1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | 650 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
