1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
