1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 110 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |