1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300

To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 29 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 310 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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