1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2008 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 50 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, 2008 Hyundai Accent (83 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent 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. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Land Rover 109 | 2008 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | 109 | Accent |
Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |