2005 BMW 325 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 44 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 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 130 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
