1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 49 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 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 71 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |
