1954 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 57 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | P4 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 117 L |
