1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 52 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, 2013 Acura ILX (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ILX 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 233 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura ILX. 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, 2013 Acura ILX (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ILX 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 | 2013 Acura ILX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Acura |
| Model | A 109 | ILX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1794 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
