1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Rover P4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 170 V | P4 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
