1953 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | P4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |
