2005 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 730 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
