1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
