1953 Rover P4 vs. 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo
To start off, 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo is newer by 35 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 57 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (36 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 901 kg more than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (55 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Mini Jumbo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
