1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 40 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |