1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1969 NSU Ro 80.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 NSU Ro 80. 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, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1969 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | NSU |
| Model | 109 | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
