2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 640 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |