1999 BMW X5 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1999 BMW X5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW X5 (282 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1999 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 BMW X5 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Serie II |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 439 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |