1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 41 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 90 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| 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 | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 1359 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
