1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 51 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 220 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, 2010 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari 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 | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tata |
| Model | 109 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
