1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
