1954 Rover P4 vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1954 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | P4 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 57 L |
