1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1991 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1991 Nissan Terrano is newer by 32 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Terrano 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 | 1991 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
