1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 54 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 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 | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | 109 | A7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2914 mm |
