1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2007 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2007 Skoda Roomster is newer by 46 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, 2007 Skoda Roomster (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Roomster 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 345 kg more than 2007 Skoda Roomster.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Roomster.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2007 Skoda Roomster | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | A 109 | Roomster |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |