1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1994 Volvo 850 is newer by 35 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, 1994 Volvo 850 (209 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 850 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 300 kg more than 1994 Volvo 850.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Volvo 850. 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, 1994 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 850 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 | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | 109 | 850 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |