1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 33 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 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 540 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Peugeot 405. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
