1956 Rover P4 vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1978 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | P4 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |