2008 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
