1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 223 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 109 | Passat |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |