1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 280 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | 109 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |