1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1973 Tatra T613
To start off, 1973 Tatra T613 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T613 weights approximately 110 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 Tatra T613. 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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Tatra T613 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 | 1973 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tatra |
| Model | A 109 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
