1963 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 547 kg more than 1963 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Austin A 90 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Austin Land Rover
Model A 90 Defender
Year Released 1963 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2912 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 121 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 1950 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 93 L


 

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