1958 Rover P4 vs. 2006 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Reno is newer by 48 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Reno (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Because 1958 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Reno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P4 | 2006 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P4 | Reno |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
