1956 Fiat 1900 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1900 (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1900.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Fiat 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1900 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1900 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
