1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 54 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 170 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Land Rover | Cadillac |
Model | 109 | ATS |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2776 mm |