1950 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rover P4 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | P4 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
