1959 Austin A 35 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1427 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 35 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 104 L |
