1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 30 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta 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 403 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Beretta | 109 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
