2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Infiniti G35 is newer by 46 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti G35 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti G35 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 150 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti G35. 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, 2005 Infiniti G35 (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2005 Infiniti G35 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. 2005 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Infiniti G35 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | G35 | 109 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |