1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Rover P5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 40 | P5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |