2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 45 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 126 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
