2002 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 106 kg more than 2002 BMW 760.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 760. 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 760 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |
