1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
