1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1966 Triumph GT6 is newer by 8 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 109 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2110 mm |
