1954 Rover P4 vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 35 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Rover | Venturi |
| Model | P4 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
