1999 Chrysler Viper vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 40 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler 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 110 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Viper.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chrysler 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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chrysler Viper | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | 109 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 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 | 1590 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
