1957 Rover P4 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |