1956 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Rover | Cadillac |
| Model | P4 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 117 L |
