1956 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 55 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | P4 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
