1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2001 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 42 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, 2001 Pontiac Vibe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Vibe 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 498 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. 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, 2001 Pontiac Vibe (177 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Vibe 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 | 2001 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | 109 | Vibe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
