2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 376 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | 109 |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 139 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |