1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Subaru STX
To start off, 2000 Subaru STX is newer by 42 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru STX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru STX (165 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru STX 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 90 kg more than 2000 Subaru STX.
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, 2000 Subaru STX (224 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru STX 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 | 2000 Subaru STX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 109 | STX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
