1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 164 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | A 109 | Golf |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2578 mm |