1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 80 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 90 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
