1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Volvo 164 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 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 340 kg more than 1973 Volvo 164.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Volvo 164. 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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 109 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
