1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1964 Rover P6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Rover P6.
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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 70 | P6 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |