1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 740 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 70 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |