1957 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 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 | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
