1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 728 kg more than 1948 Austin A 110.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 110 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
