1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 Austin A 110.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 110 | Defender |
Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |