2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 39 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 194 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 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, 2000 BMW Z3 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2000 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z3 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
