2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 47 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 475 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Grande Punto | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
