1954 Rover P4 vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo 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 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Because 1954 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | P4 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
