1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 228 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | 109 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
