1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 40 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 68 L |