1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1992 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1992 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 33 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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 98 kg more than 1992 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 1992 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
