1959 Austin 7 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2098 kg more than 1959 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin 7 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 7 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |
