1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 138 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 90 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |