1945 Austin 16 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1945 Austin 16. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 16 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
