1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 48 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, 2006 Rover 75 (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 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 470 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. 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, 2006 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2006 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | 109 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
