1996 Honda Today vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 37 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Today | 109 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
