1983 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 25 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, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 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 650 kg more than 1983 BMW 320.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 BMW 320. 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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 320 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
