1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70.
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 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 70 | P4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |