1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Toyota RunX is newer by 47 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, 2005 Toyota RunX (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RunX 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 560 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota RunX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | RunX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1140 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
