1957 Rover P4 vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1961 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall Velox.
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, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | P4 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
