1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 481 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Titan (514 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3560 mm |
