1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Land Rover |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 109 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
