1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | A 109 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
