1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 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 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart 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 345 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Because 1959 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, 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 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 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dart | 109 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 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 |