1958 Rover P4 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4.
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 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Rover P4 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | P4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |