1980 Audi Sport vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 19 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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 580 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Sport | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
