1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H 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 63 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 109 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
