1957 Rover P4 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 39 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, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
Because 1957 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
