2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 166 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Patriot | 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
