1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 70 | Defender |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |