2007 BMW 523 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 523 | 109 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |