1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 55 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
