1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1998 Citroen Xsara is newer by 37 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara 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 480 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | A 109 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |