1982 Dodge 600 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1982 Dodge 600 is newer by 23 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, 1982 Dodge 600 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge 600 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 535 kg more than 1982 Dodge 600.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Dodge 600. 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, 1982 Dodge 600 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge 600 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | 600 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
