1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper 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 158 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Dodge Viper. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Viper | 109 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |