1956 Rover P4 vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 39 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), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1995 Toyota Starlet, 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Starlet 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 Rover P4 | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
