1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 787 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
Model | 100 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |