2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 238 kg more than 2010 BMW X3.
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 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW X3 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | X3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |