2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 49 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, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo 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 625 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Aveo | 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |
