2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Cadillac SRX is newer by 49 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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 65 kg more than 2008 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2008 Cadillac SRX 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. 2008 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | SRX | 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
