1997 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1997 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 38 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 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Wrangler (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Wrangler 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 270 kg more than 1997 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 1997 Jeep Wrangler (185 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Wrangler | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | 109 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
