1956 Rover P4 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 40 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Carina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |