1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rover P4 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 310 kg more than 1950 Rover P4.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | 109 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
