1949 Rover P4 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1957 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. 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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Rover P4 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Crown |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2102 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |