1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 12 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 695 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Vega | 109 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
