1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 49 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP) has 436 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Land Rover 109 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 109 | R |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 503 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 632 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3220 mm |