2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2004 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 45 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse 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 85 kg more than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. 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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (311 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2004 Buick LaCrosse 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. 2004 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LaCrosse | 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
