1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 12 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 1971 Renault 10. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | 109 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |
