1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 4 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 BMW 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 1800 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
