1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 61 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1209 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 70 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2745 mm |
