1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 41 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 520 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2000 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | 109 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |