2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 187 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 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 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Patriot | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
