1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 59 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 645 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 2007 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
