1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rover 100 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 40 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
