1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 135 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |