1959 Rover P4 vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | P4 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |
