1952 Rover P4 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 61 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 444 kg more than 1952 Rover P4. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Rover P4 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2101 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
