2000 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 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 70 kg more than 2000 BMW 320.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 320. 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, 2000 BMW 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2000 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 320 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
