2008 BMW 650 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 650 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
