1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Altima is newer by 46 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima 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 240 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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, 2005 Nissan Altima (338 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima 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 | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Altima |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
