1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 315 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 109 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
