1957 Rover P4 vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 1969 Rover 2000 is newer by 12 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Rover 2000.
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, 1969 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P4 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
