1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (156 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | A 109 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
