1994 Chevrolet APV vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet APV is newer by 35 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), 1994 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet APV (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet APV 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 85 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet APV.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chevrolet APV. 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, 1994 Chevrolet APV (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet APV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1994 Chevrolet APV has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet APV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet APV | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | APV | 109 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
