1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Rover 414i
To start off, 1995 Rover 414i is newer by 40 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 414i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 414i (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 414i weights approximately 116 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.
Because 1955 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Rover 414i (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 414i 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 | 1995 Rover 414i | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | 414i |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
