1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 41 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A 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 305 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 109 | A |
Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |