1954 Rover P4 vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Toyota Cressida is newer by 28 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1982 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
