1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1974 Fiat 128 is newer by 15 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |
