2009 BMW 125 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 125 | 88 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
