2007 Citroen C4 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 2007 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C4 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
