1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 18 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, 1977 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 818 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 700 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Mazda 818. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 109 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
