1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1999 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 1999 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 38 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Saab 03-Sep (231 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Saab 03-Sep 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 105 kg more than 1999 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Saab 03-Sep. 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, 1999 Saab 03-Sep (357 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Saab 03-Sep 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 | 1999 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | A 109 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
