1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 47 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2006 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. 2006 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Land Rover 109 2006 Toyota Corolla
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model 109 Corolla
Year Released 1959 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2286 cc 1793 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 2070 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2760 mm