1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 38 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra 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 80 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Supra. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | 109 | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |