1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 34 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 224 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 109 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
