2001 BMW X5 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2001 BMW X5 is newer by 42 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2001 BMW X5 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. 2001 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW X5 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | 109 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |