1987 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 29 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jeep Cherokee 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 248 kg more than 1987 Jeep Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jeep Cherokee | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Cherokee | 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
