1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 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 470 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | 109 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |