1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 50 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 250 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | A 109 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |