2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 639 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Convertible has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW Convertible | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Convertible | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |