1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 24 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 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 1037 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | 1700 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |
