1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1985 Saab 900
To start off, 1985 Saab 900 is newer by 27 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, 1985 Saab 900 (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Saab 900 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 520 kg more than 1985 Saab 900.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Saab 900. 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, 1985 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Saab 900 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 | 1985 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | 109 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
