1958 Rover P4 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 27 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P4 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
