1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 44 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, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 456 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 109 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
