2002 BMW 332 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 332 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
