1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 51 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 386 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 109 | Golf |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2578 mm |