1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP) has 363 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 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 485 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | 109 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 430 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |