1957 Austin A135 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 628 kg more than 1957 Austin A135.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A135 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
