1955 Rover P4 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Rover P4 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
