1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 35 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 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 400 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 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 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 121 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
