2005 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
