1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 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 488 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Riley |
| Model | A 109 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
