1967 Austin 1300 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300. 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 1967 Austin 1300. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 1300 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
