1949 Rover P4 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 45 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1949 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rover P4 | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | P4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
