1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 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 12 kg more than 2011 Mazda 5.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 5. 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, 2011 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2011 Mazda 5 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. 2011 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | A 109 | 5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1568 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |