1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | A 109 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
