2006 BMW 120 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 120 | 88 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
