1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 36 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (113 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306 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 450 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 306.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Peugeot 306. 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 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 | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
