1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla 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 540 kg more than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | 109 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |