1952 Austin A vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 32 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 544 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A | 3500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |