1950 Austin A135 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A135 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
