1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
