1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 206 is newer by 43 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, 2002 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 206 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 560 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Peugeot 206. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206. 2002 Peugeot 206 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. 2002 Peugeot 206 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1580 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
