1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 19 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 15 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 109 | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 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 |