2009 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | Serie II |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |