2006 BMW 645 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 645 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |