2009 Kia Rio vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 50 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, 2009 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio 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 181 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rio. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |