2009 BMW 118 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (141 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 118 | 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |