2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Freelander | 318 |
Year Released | 2010 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |