1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1995 Lexus LX
To start off, 1995 Lexus LX is newer by 37 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus LX (233 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus LX weights approximately 730 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, 1995 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1995 Lexus LX 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. 1995 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 1995 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | 109 | LX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 233 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
