1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 959 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 99 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2745 mm |