1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1653 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 55 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |