1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2012 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2012 Toyota Matrix is newer by 54 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Matrix (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Matrix. 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, 2012 Toyota Matrix (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Matrix 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 | 2012 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | Matrix |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2601 mm |
