1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 12 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 109 | 450 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |