1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima

To start off, 2002 Nissan Maxima is newer by 44 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima 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 160 kg more than 2002 Nissan Maxima.

Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (335 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2002 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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