1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 400 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Peugeot 505. 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 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 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
