1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 408 is newer by 52 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, 2011 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 408. 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, 2011 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot 408 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 | 2011 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 109 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
