1959 Rover P4 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 17 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000.
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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P4 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Rover | Rover |
Model | P4 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2625 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |