1954 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 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 25 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | 40 | 109 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |