1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1997 Infiniti QX4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 380 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, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1997 Infiniti QX4 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. 1997 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | QX4 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
