1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 486 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 90 | Defender |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
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 | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |