1951 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2011 Peugeot iOn is newer by 60 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. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 Peugeot iOn. 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, 2011 Peugeot iOn (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Rover P4 | 2011 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | P4 | iOn |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
