1956 Rover P4 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
