1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90.
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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 90 | P4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |