1951 Rover P4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Rover P4 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2103 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |