1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 19 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 3 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. 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 1978 Peugeot 305. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 305 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
