1999 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2003 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 BMW 330. 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, 2003 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
