1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1973 Suzuki LJ 20
To start off, 1973 Suzuki LJ 20 is newer by 14 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 40 more horse power than 1973 Suzuki LJ 20. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1973 Suzuki LJ 20.
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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Suzuki LJ 20. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Suzuki LJ 20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1973 Suzuki LJ 20 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 109 | LJ 20 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
