1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 46 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 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 612 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 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 | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | 109 | 307 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
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 | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |