1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1964 Rover P6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1964 Rover P6.
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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 90 | P6 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |