2002 Audi S4 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2002 Audi S4 is newer by 41 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S4 weights approximately 140 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, 2002 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi S4 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S4 | A 109 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |