1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, 1980 Saab 900 is newer by 21 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, 1980 Saab 900 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 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 498 kg more than 1980 Saab 900.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Saab 900. 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, 1980 Saab 900 (167 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | 109 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
