2000 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 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 130 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW M3. 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M3 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
