1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tata |
| Model | A 109 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
