1991 Audi S2 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1991 Audi S2 is newer by 30 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, 1991 Audi S2 (216 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi S2 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 80 kg more than 1991 Audi S2.
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, 1991 Audi S2 (309 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi S2 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S2 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
