1971 Austin 1800 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1971 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1971 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Austin 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 1800 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 1800 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 88 L |
