1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, both 1958 Fiat 1100 and 1958 Land Rover 109 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 24 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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 1958 Fiat 1100. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1100 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
