1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 410 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 109 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 200 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 | 1290 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 |
