2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 689 kg more than 2003 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2003 BMW 330 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |