1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 90 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
