1958 Austin A135 vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Austin A135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A135 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
