2000 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 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 85 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 750. 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 750 (759 Nm) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2000 BMW 750 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 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 750 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 750 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2780 mm |
