1954 Rover P4 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 21 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4.
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 (138 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Rover P4 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | P4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |