1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1974 Rover 2000. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 135 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |
