1953 Rover P4 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
