1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 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 57 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1951 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 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 70 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
