1997 Audi A4 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1997 Audi A4 is newer by 36 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, 1997 Audi A4 (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A4 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 315 kg more than 1997 Audi A4.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Audi A4. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
