1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 27 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion 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 375 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.

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