1964 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Princess | 109 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |
