1971 BMW Touring vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 13 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, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Touring | 109 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
