1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 528. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | 109 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
