1955 Rover P4 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 43 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1955 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 1955 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Rover P4 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
