1998 Holden Nova vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1998 Holden Nova 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, 1998 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Nova 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 635 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Holden Nova. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Nova | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Nova | 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
