1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin A 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 95 | Defender |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |