1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP) has 450 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1552 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 60 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 104 L |
