1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 48 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 415 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
