1988 Audi 200 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1988 Audi 200 is newer by 29 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, 1988 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200 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 220 kg more than 1988 Audi 200.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Audi 200. 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, 1988 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 200 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 200 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
