1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 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 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 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 850 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Euro 1 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2070 mm |
