1954 Rover P4 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4.
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, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | P4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1870 mm |
