1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (90 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 495 kg more than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | A 109 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
