1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 54 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, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 671 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | 109 | Spark |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1597 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1522 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2375 mm |
