1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 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, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel 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 310 kg more than 1999 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1999 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1999 Nissan Laurel 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. 1999 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
