1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 51 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 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 1999 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, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
