1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 407 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Peugeot 407 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 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 188 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 407.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Peugeot 407. 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, 2004 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 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 | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | 109 | 407 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1560 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |