1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 39 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 18 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 847 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. 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 1998 Daewoo Matiz. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Land Rover |
| Model | Matiz | 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
