2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 130 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 1950 RPM |
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 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |