1960 Austin 7 vs. 2000 Rover 45
To start off, 2000 Rover 45 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 45 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Rover 45 (127 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2000 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2000 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | 7 | 45 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 54 L |
