1964 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 3 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C 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 320 kg more than 1964 Bizzarrini A3C.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Bizzarrini A3C. 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, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bizzarrini A3C | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Land Rover |
| Model | A3C | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
