1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1676 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 40 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |