1952 Austin A vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1959 Rover P5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 391 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A | P5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |