1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 40 | Defender |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |