1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 255 kg more than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 109 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
