2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 415 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 1 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1455 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 53 L |