1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 35 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 62 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1994 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 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 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover 400, 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 135 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
