1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60.
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, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 60 | P4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |