1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, both 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC and 1958 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | SC | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |