1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 37 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Cherokee | 109 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |