1956 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2601 mm |
