2009 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,798 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 295 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | 88 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 2286 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |