1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 35 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, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 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 1996 Rover 400. 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, 1996 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 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 | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | A 109 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
