1947 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1947 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 110 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 93 L |
