1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 44 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (67 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Mazda Carol 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. 2005 Mazda Carol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | A 109 | Carol |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
