1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 41 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, 2000 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 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 614 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C3. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3. 2000 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | 109 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
