1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1980 Steyr G-series
To start off, 1980 Steyr G-series 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Steyr G-series (71 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Steyr G-series weights approximately 140 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Steyr G-series (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Steyr G-series 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 | 1980 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
| Model | A 109 | G-series |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
