1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1998 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1998 Mazda Midge is newer by 39 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, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1998 Mazda Midge.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda Midge. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1998 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 109 | Midge |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
