1976 BMW 630 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 15 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 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 129 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 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, 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 630 | A 109 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 182 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |