1956 Rover P4 vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 9 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
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 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Rover | Willys-Overland |
| Model | P4 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
