1987 Fiat Panda vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1987 Fiat Panda is newer by 26 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (62 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1987 Fiat Panda. 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 1987 Fiat Panda. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Panda. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Fiat Panda | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Panda | A 109 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 769 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |