1957 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 53 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | P4 | Colorado |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |