2005 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |