1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 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 578 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 911. 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 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 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | 109 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |