2008 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 120 | Serie II |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |