1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, 1973 Rover 2000 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1973 Rover 2000.
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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 90 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
