1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 is newer by 37 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW Z3. 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, 1998 BMW Z3 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z3 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 191 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
