1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1991 Citroen ZX is newer by 32 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, 1991 Citroen ZX (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX 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 596 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Citroen ZX. 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, 1991 Citroen ZX (160 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen ZX | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | ZX | 109 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |