1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1976 Seat 131

To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 18 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 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 720 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.

Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Seat 131. 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, 1976 Seat 131 (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.

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