1961 Austin 7 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 49 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 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1876 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 7 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
