1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1979 Simca 1308

To start off, 1979 Simca 1308 is newer by 20 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, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Simca 1308.

Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Simca 1308. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1308. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1308.

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