1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 10 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 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 10 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1971 Fiat 130 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. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | A 109 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
