1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 25 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit 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 513 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | A 109 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
