1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1997 Opel Astra
To start off, 1997 Opel Astra is newer by 38 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1997 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Opel Astra. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Astra. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1997 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | 109 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
