2006 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 47 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 50 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | 109 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |