2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 532 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW Z8. 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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
