2004 Dodge Neon vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2004 Dodge Neon 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Neon (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Neon 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 529 kg more than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Neon. 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 Dodge Neon (176 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Neon | 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
