2009 Jeep Compass vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass 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 107 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
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 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Compass | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
