1957 Rover P4 vs. 1972 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1972 ZAZ 966 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1972 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 ZAZ 966. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1972 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Rover | ZAZ |
| Model | P4 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |
