1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 30 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Vanette 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 266 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2080 mm |
