1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1985 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1985 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 27 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Blizzard 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 350 kg more than 1985 Toyota Blizzard.
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, 1985 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Blizzard 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 | 1985 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
