2006 BMW 545 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 545 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2286 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
