1956 Daimler DK vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 332 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Daimler DK. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Daimler | Land Rover |
| Model | DK | 109 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
