2006 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 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 530. 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 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | 88 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2286 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |