1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 311 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | 109 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |