2002 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |