1964 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 795 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 40 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |
