1954 Rover P4 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 36 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1990 Holden Commodore 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. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Rover | Holden |
| Model | P4 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
