1949 Rover P4 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 52 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 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 226 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rover P4 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1677 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
