1987 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 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 98 kg more than 1987 BMW 730.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 730. 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 730 | 109 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |