1961 Austin 7 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 46 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1856 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin 7 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | 7 | LR3 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |