1995 BMW 317 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 37 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, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 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 485 kg more than 1995 BMW 317.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 317. 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 317 | 109 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |