1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest is newer by 45 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 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 238 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.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Quest. 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, 2004 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2004 Nissan Quest 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. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Quest |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |
