1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 48 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra 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 251 kg more than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2009 Nissan Xterra 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. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | A 109 | Xterra |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |