1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 110 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
