1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1348 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 90 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
