1961 Austin 7 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 7 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
