1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 130 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Charger | A 109 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |