1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1806 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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 1956 Austin A 30. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 30 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 82 L |
