1953 Rover P4 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 40 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, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P4 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
