1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 383 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.
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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | A 109 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |