1962 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1948 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
