1941 DKW Reichklasse F8 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8. (49 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 DKW Reichklasse F8 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Reichklasse F8 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 584 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
