1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 28 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto 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 410 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Concerto | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
