1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord 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 124 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2005 Honda Accord 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. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | A 109 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
