1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Land Rover 109 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
Model | 750 | 109 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |