1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dart | 109 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 421 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |