1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 56 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 110 | 75 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |