1957 Rover P4 vs. 1972 Seat 1500
To start off, 1972 Seat 1500 is newer by 15 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, 1972 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1972 Seat 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1972 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
