1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, both vehicles can yield 153 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Seven | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
