1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Rover P4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1953 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 70 | P4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |