1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 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 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP) has 279 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 120 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 928. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 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 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | A 109 | 928 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 346 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |