1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan (108 HP @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 157 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 109 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2604 mm |
