1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 35 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 35 | Defender |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 93 L |