1996 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 37 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 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 185 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 530. 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 530 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
