1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 48 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT 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 130 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GT. 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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT 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 | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | 109 | GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
