1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 27 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Avanti Avanti | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Avanti | Land Rover |
Model | Avanti | A 109 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |