1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | 3-Litre | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
