1943 Citroen 15 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 15 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 375 kg more than 1943 Citroen 15.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1943 Citroen 15. 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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Citroen 15 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | 15 | 109 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |