1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 29 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 109 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
