2007 Citroen C2 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2007 Citroen C2 is newer by 48 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, 2007 Citroen C2 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 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 704 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C2. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C2 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2286 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2780 mm |
