1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1728 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
