1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 Volvo S40 is newer by 45 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 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 270 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 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 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | A 109 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
