1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Austin A 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 135 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2890 mm |
