1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 35 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 52 L |
