1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep is newer by 18 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep (102 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 180 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep.
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, 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 109 | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
