1999 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |