1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 BMW 1602. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 1602 | A 109 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |