1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 9 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, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 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 950 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 1300 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2780 mm |
