1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 is newer by 43 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, 2004 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 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 350 kg more than 2004 Rover 45.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 45. 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, 2004 Rover 45 (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 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 | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | A 109 | 45 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
