1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 95 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |