1958 Austin A 35 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1894 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 35 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 104 L |
