1987 Dodge Daytona vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 Dodge Daytona is newer by 28 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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona 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 480 kg more than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Dodge Daytona. 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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Daytona | 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
