1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 14 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo 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 716 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Turbo | 109 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
