1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1008 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | 109 | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |