1968 Austin A 60 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 315 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1426 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 60 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 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 | 375 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 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 | 1122 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |
