1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 54 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 254 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 109 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 164 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
