1998 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Range Rover | X6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |