1954 Rover P4 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 570 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Rover P4 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2228 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |