1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 is newer by 47 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, 2005 Rover 25 (102 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 25 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 590 kg more than 2005 Rover 25.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 25. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 2005 Rover 25 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | 109 | 25 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |