2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 48 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (264 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 239 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Equinox | A 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |