1970 Austin Maxi vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin Maxi.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin Maxi | 1995 Rover 400 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | Maxi | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |