1951 Austin A vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A | 109 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
