1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 53 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, 2011 Kia Carens (143 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens 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 181 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carens. 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, 2011 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | 109 | Carens |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
