1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 and 1999 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 BMW 740.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 740 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
