1990 GMC Jimmy vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1990 GMC Jimmy is newer by 29 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy 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 180 kg more than 1990 GMC Jimmy.
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, 1990 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Jimmy | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
