1957 Rover P4 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 56 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 434 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
