1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 500 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 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Roadmaster | A 109 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |