2007 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 8 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 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 480 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
