1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | 109 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4896 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2855 mm |