1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 843 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 109 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
