1949 Rover P4 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Signum is newer by 54 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Signum, 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, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rover P4 | 2003 Vauxhall Signum | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | P4 | Signum |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
