2001 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 723 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 745 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |