2006 BMW 316 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 45 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 316 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 115 kg more than 2006 BMW 316.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 2006 BMW 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 316 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
