1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 329 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 307. 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | A 109 | 307 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |