2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 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 14 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW Z9. 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 Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z9 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
