1956 Rover P4 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |