1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 24 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 614 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 109 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
