1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 126 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 109 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
