2004 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 43 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 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 90 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
