1954 Rover P4 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 51 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 736 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CCR.
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, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2005 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Rover | Koenigsegg |
| Model | P4 | CCR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2659 mm |
