2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 111 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Durango. 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2009 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Durango | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Durango | A 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4699 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |