1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 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 11 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Visa | 109 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |