1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 51 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2012 Audi R8 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. 2012 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | A 109 | R8 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2649 mm |