2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 43 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 862 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2442 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
