2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Range Rover | 550 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |