1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1972 Rover P5B is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 300 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1972 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 70 | P5B |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
