1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Land Rover |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
