1955 Rover P4 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1957 Volvo P 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Rover P4 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | P4 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
