2004 BMW 760 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 760 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 498 kg more than 2004 BMW 760.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2004 BMW 760 (602 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2004 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 760 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 760 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |