1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1588 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 55 | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |