2007 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 130 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |