1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, 1999 Renault Megane is newer by 40 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, 1999 Renault Megane (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane 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 605 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Megane. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | 109 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
