1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 52 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz 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 571 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Jazz. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2011 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | 109 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
