2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 365 kg more than 2013 BMW X1.
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, 2013 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2013 BMW X1 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. 2013 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 BMW X1 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | X1 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10:01:00 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4484 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |