2007 BMW 130 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 130 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |