1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra 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, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra 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 200 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Astra. 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, 2005 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra 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 | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | A 109 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
