1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 1996 Proton Perdana is newer by 37 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, 1996 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton Perdana 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 455 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Proton Perdana. 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, 1996 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1996 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Proton |
| Model | 109 | Perdana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
