1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 37 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, 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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 90 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
