1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 12 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 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 485 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 132 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
