2008 Audi A4 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 50 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, 2008 Audi A4 (161 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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 70 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
