1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 1974 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
