1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |
