1949 Rover P4 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 41 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Rover P4 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | P4 | 960 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2102 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |