2009 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 120 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 120 | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |