1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 135 kg more than 1951 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | MK II | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |