1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 47 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 364 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | A 109 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
