1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet 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 825 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | 109 | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |