1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 61 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1682 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 40 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 104 L |