1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Logan (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan 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 525 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | A 109 | Logan |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |