1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 115 kg more than 1953 Austin A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 110 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
