1950 Austin A135 vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 50 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 70 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A135 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
