2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 51 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 30 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | 109 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
