2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2004 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 45 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, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta 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 640 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. 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, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Barchetta | 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
