1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 31 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna 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 365 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Magna 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 | 1990 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 109 | Magna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
