1956 DKW F 93 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, both 1956 DKW F 93 and 1956 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1956 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW F 93, 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1956 DKW F 93 has manual transmission. 1956 DKW F 93 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW F 93 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | DKW | Rover |
| Model | F 93 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 895 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
