1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1959 Land Rover 109

To start off, 1973 Austin Maxi is newer by 14 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, 1973 Austin Maxi (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Maxi 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 720 kg more than 1973 Austin Maxi.

Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Maxi. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.

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