1993 Audi V8 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1993 Audi V8 is newer by 34 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 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Audi V8 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi V8 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
