1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 135 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
