1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1985 Porsche 911

To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 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 370 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.

Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 911. 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.

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