1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 18 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen 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 235 kg more than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | 109 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
