1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1998 Saab 900i
To start off, 1998 Saab 900i is newer by 40 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, 1998 Saab 900i (126 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Saab 900i 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 405 kg more than 1998 Saab 900i.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Saab 900i. 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, 1998 Saab 900i (170 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Saab 900i 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 | 1998 Saab 900i | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | 109 | 900i |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| 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 | 126 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
