1976 BMW 630 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 17 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 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 242 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 630 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
