1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 49 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, 2008 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra 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 653 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 109 | Micra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
