1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 20 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 130 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
