1956 Rover P4 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 57 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 6 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.

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