1991 BMW M12 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 30 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 BMW M12. 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M12 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
