1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 33 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306 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 366 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 306.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Peugeot 306. 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 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 | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | A 109 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
