1952 Rover P4 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1952 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Rover P4 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | P4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2101 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |