1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 59 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 813 kg more than 1949 Austin A 110.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin A 110 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 110 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |