1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 39 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 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 680 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | A 109 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
