1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2012 Renault Symbol is newer by 53 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, 2012 Renault Symbol (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Symbol 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 700 kg more than 2012 Renault Symbol.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Symbol. 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) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol. 2012 Renault Symbol has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Symbol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | 109 | Symbol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2473 mm |
