2002 BMW 332 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 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. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 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 1053 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
Because 2010 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, 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 332 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
