1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Rover P4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |