2004 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 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 1238 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 320. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 320 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |