1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 959 kg more than 1958 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 52 L |
