1954 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 493 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 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, 2011 Honda Pilot, 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 2011 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | P4 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
