2007 BMW X3 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 46 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), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 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, 2007 BMW X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X3 | A 109 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 189 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |