1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 140 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | A 109 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2685 mm |