1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | A 109 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |