2008 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 328 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |