1999 Bentley Hunaudieres vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is newer by 38 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 8,000 cc (16 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres (615 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres weights approximately 870 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, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Hunaudieres | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 615 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
