1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2003 Audi S3
To start off, 2003 Audi S3 is newer by 44 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, 2003 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi S3 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 277 kg more than 2003 Audi S3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Audi S3 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 | 2003 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | 109 | S3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1423 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
