1995 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 36 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 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 212 kg more than 1995 BMW 520.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 520 | 109 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |