1953 Rover P4 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | P4 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
