2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Discovery | 130 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |