1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1992 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 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) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. 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 1992 Fiat Panda. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Panda | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | 109 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |
