1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Sports | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1978 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2630 mm |
