1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 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 368 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Rover 2000. 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | A 109 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
