1954 Rover P4 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 23 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Rover P4 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Rover | Holden |
Model | P4 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |