1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 403 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | 109 | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |